Description
This Mini Lemon Meringue Pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping. It’s the perfect single-serving dessert for when you crave a classic pie without making a full-sized version!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
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¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (about 2 sheets, crushed)
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¼ tsp sugar
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1 tbsp salted butter, melted
For the Filling:
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3 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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⅓ cup water
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1 large egg yolk
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½ tbsp salted butter
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
For the Meringue:
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1 large egg white
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⅛ tsp cream of tartar
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1 ½ tbsp sugar
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Instructions
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Make the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
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In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press the mixture firmly into a 10-ounce ramekin.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
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Make the Filling:
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Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
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In a saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in water.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and boiling. Reduce heat.
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Whisk egg yolk in a small bowl. Gradually add a spoonful of hot mixture to temper it.
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Return yolk mixture to saucepan and cook until thick.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest.
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Pour filling over the baked crust.
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Make the Meringue:
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Beat egg white and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until foamy (about 2 minutes).
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Gradually add sugar, ½ tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
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Top & Bake:
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Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing the edges.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
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Cool & Serve:
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Let pie cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Serve chilled.
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Notes
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Be sure to seal the meringue edges completely to prevent shrinking during baking.
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If you don’t have a ramekin, you can use a small pie dish or individual tart pans.
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For an extra tangy flavor, add more lemon juice or zest to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 115mg